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Zermatt to
Zurich
7 nights / 8 days
Itinerary
Day 1 - ZERMATT
Arrive in Switzerland and make your way to Zermatt. This
little town spectacularly situated beneath the Matterhorn
has everything to offer in the way of picturesque
surroundings, spectacular skiing and a lively nightlife.
It also has a vibrant village centre which is entirely
car-free, with only electric taxis and horse drawn sleighs
and streets packed with beautiful shops and boutiques.
Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Day 2 - ZERMATT -
GORNERGRAT
Today you discover one of the mountains surrounding
Zermatt. The natural paradise of Gornergrat is accessed by
the Gornergrat Bahn which takes you up to the 3089 mts to
the peak. The journey takes you up through stone pine and
larch forests and across alpine meadows covered with
flowers in the summer and totally snow capped in winter.
Return to Zermatt and spend the rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Day 3 - INTERLAKEN
Make your way to Interlaken via Brig and Spiez.
Interlaken, situated between the lakes of Thun and Brienz,
is one of the oldest and most popular tourist resorts in
Switzerland. Spend your time walking along the Hoheweg
with its watch and jewellery boutiques or just marvel at
the surrounding beauty of this place. Overnight stay in
Interlaken.
Day 4 - INTERLAKEN
You can spend the day with an optional trip to the
Jungfrau or Schilthorn or discover the neighbouring towns
like Grindelwald, Iseltwald or Wilderswil. Overnight stay
in Interlaken.
Day 5 - LUCERNE
Be ready for the breathtaking view whilst you travel in
the GoldenPass line from Interlaken to Lucerne - the city
of lights and the gateway to central Switzerland. Use the
time to walk on the most famous and historic Chapel Bridge
of Lucerne and also visit the Lion Monument. Overnight
stay in Lucerne.
Day 6 - LUCERNE -MT.
PILATUS
This morning get set to depart for an excursion to The
Dragon Mountain - Pilatus. Board the cruise from Lake
Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to Pilatus by the steepest
cogwheel railway in the world (from mid May to mid
November). During winter you can take the bus from Lucerne
to Kriens and further a panoramic gondola from Kriens to
Pilatus. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 7 - ZURICH
Take a 50 minute train ride and reach Zurich, the largest
of Swiss cities situated on the Northern shore of the lake
that bears the same name. Zurich retains much of its 19th
century charm even today. Once here, take the time to hop
on to an optional Trolley tour, stroll along the world
famous Bahnhofstrasse or visit nearby Schaffhausen to view
the majestic Rhine Falls. Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 8 - End of tour
This morning depart to a Swiss border or airport or
continue your stay in Switzerland on your own.
Tariff
Prices
in Swiss Francs per person from CHF 1065
*FREE
Harder Kulm Excursion in Interlaken including a snack
& drink.
OUR
PRICE INCLUDES
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Swiss
card with 5 transfers in 2nd class
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2
nights accommodation in Zermatt
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2
nights accommodation in Interlaken
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2
nights accommodation in Lucerne
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1 night
accommodation in Zurich
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Daily
breakfast
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Excursion to Gornergrat and Mount Pilatus
*Free
Harder Kulm- An evening excursion with a snack and drink
valid from 27th Apr till 26th Oct only.
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